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“I've been very influenced by folklore, fairy tales, and folk ballads, so I love all the classic works based on these things -- like George Macdonald 's 19th century fairy stories, the fairy poetry of W.B. Yeats , and Sylvia Townsend Warner 's splendid book The Kingdoms of Elfin . (I think that…” quote by Terri Windling
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““I've been very influenced by folklore, fairy tales, and folk ballads, so I love all the classic works based on these things -- like George Macdonald 's 19th century fairy stories, the fairy poetry of W.B. Yeats , and Sylvia Townsend Warner 's splendid book The Kingdoms of Elfin . (I think that particular book of hers wasn't published until the 1970s, not long before her death, but she was an English writer popular in the middle decades of the 20th century.) I'm also a big Pre-Raphaelite fan, so I love William Morris' early fantasy novels. Oh, and " Lud-in-the-Mist " by Hope Mirrlees ( Neil Gaiman is a big fan of that one too), and I could go on and on but I won't!””

Terri Windling

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About This Quote

The speaker draws creative inspiration from mythic and folk traditions, valuing classic fairy tales, poetry, and early fantasy literature for their imaginative depth.

In simple terms: Influence of folklore and classic fantasy on personal taste.

Key Takeaway

Folklore shapes artistic sensibility.

Themes

Folklore Fairy Tales Fantasy Literature Pre-Raphaelitism Literary Influence

Mood

Nostalgic Inspirational Reflective

Type

Personal Preference Literary Commentary Genre Appreciation

When to use this quote

  • Choosing reading material
  • Designing a fantasy setting
  • Analyzing literary influences
  • Curating a themed anthology
  • Teaching a course on mythic literature

Key Concepts

Mythic Narrative Poetic Imagery Historical Fantasy

Practical Applications

  • Developing a fantasy novel
  • Creating a themed anthology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does mythic storytelling affect modern narratives?
  • What role do classic works play in shaping genre expectations?

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